Liposuction Revision - Is It Needed? (Photo)

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Looking for advice on whether I should have more lipo done on my flanks and backside to create a better silhouette.  I've done lipo twice now because the first doctor made a mess of my ab area and threw off my proportions to my side and back...the second doctor tried to revise the ab areas and remove the excess of my side n back and inject into buttocks but the fat did not hold around the left hip n I think the fullness of my butt has gone down & I still feel it is not soft and smooth.  I'm looking for a doctor who is a perfectionist and uses smaller cannulas to fix the problems.  After the 2nd surgery, I had carbotherapia which even though not spoken well of it has done wonders for the lumpiness on my ab area and toned the quality of my skin...but it doesn't melt enough of the fat where I would like it to be super smooth.  Im 5'2 ..116lbs..i work out by doing pilates and pure barre..43 now.  Doctors please let me know..Ive had some doctors suggest a tummy tuck..I don't think I need that yet despite my loose skin...other doctors say no there is not enough skin..

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Not all liposuction revisions are alike. I would suggest a balancing liposuction revision that incorporates liposonix, lipocavitation, balancing lipocorrection, body Ultherapy, and skin tightening. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I am not sure that you have enough laxity for a tummy tuck. I would not promise that a revision liposuction could fix this without an examination. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction and liposuction revision procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction under local tumescent with the micro cannulas are what is needed to improve most problem areas and is worth doing. You are back to work in 2 days and in the gym in a week. Sincerely,David Hansen,MD

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Over the internet very hard if not impossible to give guidance that is appropriate. Seek MORE IN PERSON evaluations.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Hello,

	Thank you for the question and photo.  Dissatisfaction with liposuction often revolves around contour irregularity, skin laxity, or issues with proportions.  Irregularity and proportions can be treated with a combination of fat grafting and liposuction.  Ultrasound liposuction may be needed if scar tissue has developed after your prior two liposuction procedures.  Skin laxity, on the other hand can only be addressed through a surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck. 

	All the best,

	Dr. Remus Repta

Liposuction Revision - Is It Needed? (Photo)

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